Decision Solutions Program Management Intern

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross‑fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

At Draper, we develop and field technological solutions to meet our customer's most challenging problems. By combining our in-depth scientific expertise with our proven applied engineering capabilities, we offer our teams the opportunities to create novel solutions that make a difference. We are excited to offer a summer internship opportunity to a talented student to join our Decision Solutions business area.

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to support our project management team and gain hands‑on experience in program management. You will work closely with our experienced program managers to develop and execute projects and contribute to the success of our business area.

• Assist the project management team in planning and executing research, development, and test projects.
• Leverage operational expertise to outline engagement options with end‑users of undersea autonomy and other unmanned undersea systems, including considerations for engagement cadence, format, and leave‑behind.
• Support the development and implementation of program plans, Integrated Master Schedules, and other supporting planning artifacts.
• Assist in analyzing and evaluating autonomous systems and technologies, including their potential applications and benefits for the organization.
• Help monitor project status and provide program status updates, including completion of routine project management reviews and customer status reports.
• Leverage expertise in special operations and the undersea domain to inform business development and strategy efforts, including identifying new opportunities and potential partnerships.
• Maintain action items list and problem tracking systems, and assist in resolving issues.
• Assist in the development and delivery of project proposals to external customers.
• Support the program manager with business intelligence analysis and market research.
• Support risk identification and mitigation efforts.
• Interact with program business area leads and portfolio managers to support technical portfolios.

• Design, develop, and enhance engineering solutions for challenging problems.
• Implement, test, perform analysis, and provide documentation support.
• Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions from data collected and analyzed throughout the test process.
• Complete assignments designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Enrolled in an accredited full‑time undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant's school schedule and availability.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to ever‑changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Currently enrolled in a degree program (Bachelor's or Master's) in a relevant engineering, technical, or business field of study.
• Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in program management.
• Ability to work 10‑12 weeks during the summer (or other agreed‑upon schedule).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

This internship requires the candidate to be a U.S. citizen and be eligible to obtain a security clearance with an…